Wildlife of Algeria

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The Saharan jackal is a possible species of the jackal

The Barbary lion possibly survived in Algeria until the early 1960s^[1]

Barbary sheep

The African wild dog's presence in Algeria is unconfirmed

The wildlife of Algeria is composed of its flora and fauna. Mountainous, chotts, wetlands and grassy desert-like regions all support a wide range of wildlife. The most commonly seen animals include the wild boars, jackals, and gazelles, although it is not uncommon to spot fennecs and jerboas. Leopard and cheetah are seldom seen.

A variety of bird species make the country an attraction for bird watchers. Barbary macaques are the sole native monkey.

Flora[]

In the north, some of the native flora includes Algerian oak, Atlas cedar, and other conifers.^[2] The grape vine is indigenous to the coast. In the Sahara region, some oases have date palms. Acacia with wild olives are the predominant flora in the remainder of the Sahara.

Fauna[]

Mammals[]

There are 104 mammal species in Algeria, of which three are critically endangered, two are endangered, ten are vulnerable, and three are near-threatened. One of the species listed for Algeria is extinct and one can no longer be found in the wild.

Birds[]

Reptiles[]

Amphibians[]

Fish[]

Insects[]

Other invertebrates[]

Prehistoric period[]

Prehistoric mammals[]

Dinosaurs[]

Prehistoric reptiles[]

• Dyrosaurus
• Teratosaurus
• Sarcosuchus
• Gigantophis

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